Sézary Syndrome (SS) is less common than Mycosis Fungoides (MF) and can have different symptoms

  • Sézary Syndrome (SS) is found in both the skin and the blood
  • Sézary Syndrome (SS) symptoms include itchy, red skin that may look like sunburn over most of the body
  • In some people with Sézary Syndrome (SS), cancerous T cells may spread through the blood to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes and other organs
Image of MF plaque

Waxy erythroderma
in SSa

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Exfoliative
erythroderma in SSa

aImages courtesy of Dr Oleg Akilov.

Why blood matters in Sézary Syndrome (SS)

  • For all people with Sézary Syndrome (SS), cancerous T cells (called Sézary cells) are found in the blood
    - You may hear your doctor call this “blood involvement”
  • The number of cancerous T cells in your blood may increase if your disease worsens or if your current treatment is not right for you
  • The more cancerous T cells you have in your blood, the more serious your Sézary Syndrome (SS) may be

A blood test can measure the amount of cancerous T cells in
the blood

  • Your doctor would have given you a blood test as part of your Sézary Syndrome (SS) diagnosis
    - This is often a flow cytometry test
  • A flow cytometry test can help identify and measure the amount of cancerous T cells in your blood
  • Your doctor can also give you this test to see if the number of cancerous T cells has increased or decreased by comparing your current results to past results

Stay ahead of your Sézary Syndrome (SS). Talk to your doctor about receiving additional blood testing if you experience any new or worsening symptoms

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Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any symptoms of the following problems or if these symptoms get worse:

  • Skin problems: Signs and symptoms of skin reactions may include skin pain, itching, skin blistering or peeling, rash, painful sores or ulcers in your mouth, nose, throat or genital area.
  • Infusion reactions: Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include chills or shaking, redness on your face (flushing), itching or rash, shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, dizziness, feeling like passing out, tiredness, fever.
  • Infections: Signs and symptoms of infection may include fever, sweats or chills, nausea, flu-like symptoms, sore throat or difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, diarrhea or stomach pain, cough.
  • Autoimmune problems: Some people receiving POTELIGEO may develop autoimmune problems, and some people who already have an autoimmune disease may get worse during treatment with POTELIGEO.
  • Complications of stem cell transplant: Patients who receive a stem cell transplant using donor stem cells (allogeneic) after treatment with POTELIGEO may experience complications that can be severe and lead to death. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for signs of complications if you have an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

What are the most common side effects of POTELIGEO?

The most common side effects of POTELIGEO include rash, tiredness, diarrhea, muscle and bone pain, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Before starting POTELIGEO treatment, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including whether you:

  • have had a severe skin reaction after receiving POTELIGEO
  • have had an infusion reaction during or after receiving POTELIGEO
  • have or have had liver problems including hepatitis B (HBV) infection
  • have a history of autoimmune problems
  • have undergone or plan to have a stem cell transplant, using cells from a donor
  • have lung or breathing problems
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
    - It is not known if POTELIGEO will harm your unborn baby
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
    - Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with POTELIGEO

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

You are encouraged to report suspected adverse reactions to Kyowa Kirin, Inc. at 1-844-768-3544 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see full Prescribing Information as well as Patient Information.